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Gillespiana is an album by trumpter Dizzy Gillespie featuring compositions by Lalo Schifrin recorded in 1960 and released on the Verve label. The album features Schifrin’s suite written to feature Gillespie and his orchestra.

Track listing:
All compositions by Lalo Schifrin

“Prelude” – 5:52
“Blues” – 11:16
“Panamericana” – 4:39
“Africana” – 7:31
“Toccata” – 12:01

Personnel:
Dizzy Gillespie, John Frosk, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry, Joe Wilder – trumpet
Urbie Green, Frank Rehak, Britt Woodman – trombone
Paul Faulise – bass trombone
Jim Buffington (tracks 1-3), William Lister (tracks 4 & 5), Al Richman (tracks 1-3), Gunther Schuller, Morris Secon (tracks 4 & 5), Julius Watkins – French horn
Don Butterfield – tuba
Leo Wright – alto saxophone, flute
Lalo Schifrin – piano, arranger
Art Davis – bass
Chuck Lampkin – drums
Candido Camero – conga
Jack Del Rio – bongos
Willie Rodriguez – timpani

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Released: 1960
Recorded: November 14, 15 & 16, 1960
New York City
Length: 41:19
Label: Verve
MGV 8394
Producer: Norman Granz